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Living the Goals

Unique in Every Way

“Meli always amazes me for her strong faith in known for her strong faith, but for her sense of
God, her free spirit, and her desire to succeed,” humor, noticeable when she stands in front of the

states Marianna Ruiz, Meli’s friend and senior High School student body to announce her
classmate. softball team’s successess and failures. With this

This sentiment is expressed and shared by all kind of spirit, those who know her are sure that
those who know Melissa Rodriguez. As she now she will continue accomplishing whatever she sets
looks forward to beginning her college years, out to do.
Meli can be sure that she left an indelible mark in All in all, aside from being a loyal friend, the
the hearts of many; not only in those of her one thing that has made her truly special in the
classmates, but also in those of many others. As a lives of others is that she has always served as an
child of the Sacred Heart, she exemplifies the five inspiration for all those around her. Meli brings
Sacred Heart Goals with dignity and pride. out the best in people, and that is what makes her

Throughout the years, Meli has evolved into a unique.
mature and faithful young lady, two traits for Melisa has proven how to “dream in pink”
which she is admired. She serves as a role model leads to a life full of faith and knowledge. Her
because of many factors: she involves herself in curiosity has helped her to explore her many
working for various causes, both in and out of options in life. Her courage and confidence have
school. Her strength of character and mind help enabled her to overcome many obstacles. And her
her succeed both inside the classroom and in the consistency in doing everything she does has
real world. impacted the lives of many students, faculty, staff,
Meli lives a life of faith that, along with her and administration in this school community.
family and friends, sustains her as she faces the Proudly, the Yearbook staff dedicates the 2001
continued challenge of her health. She is not only Yggdrasill to Melissa Christina Rodriguez.